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Arts and Culture
Wednesday, Jun. 10, 2009
6 years ago

The cultural camper

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Heidi Kurpiela
Contributing Writer

â–² Camp CigmaWhat: A three-week magic camp for children ages 7 to 13. Started by Sarasota magicians Josh Corn and Elia “Ilan” Chesnoff, Camp Cigma teaches campers one trick a day. The program culminates in a magic show. When: June 29 through July 17 Where: The Sudakoff Center on the New College campus, 5800 Bay Shore RoadWhy: “We turn fun into an art form,” Chesnoff says. “It’s not just about magic. It’s about performing and theatrical skills.”Cost: $620 Spoiler alert: Some minor illusion tricks will be taught during the camp’s second session.
Contact: Call 377-3971 or visit www.campcigma.com

â–² Teen StudiosWhat: A series of one-week- and two-week classes for students in grades seven through 12. Classes include drawing, figure drawing, photography, illustration, digital art and design, painting and sculpting. When: June 15 through July 10Where: Ringling College of Art and Design, 2700 N. Tamiami Trail Why: The program offers teen certificates, a grouping of three, progressive classes on a particular subject for future art majors. Classes are small — 15 students per class. Cost: $175 to $345 depending on the class and level of technology Spoiler alert: “Our figure-drawing models are clothed,” says Nancy Godfrey, marketing specialist for Ringling. Contact: Call 955-8866 or visit www.ringling.edu/cssp

â–² ‘Cultural Camps’What: The Ringling Museum’s “Cultural Camps” are broken down into two five-day programs. The first program, “Masks and Mischief,” focuses on the history of Mardi Gras masks. The second program, “Heroic Journey Through Ancient Greece,” studies ancient Greek myths and monsters. Both sessions are open to children in grades one through five.When: June 22 through June 26 and July 20 through July 24Where: The Arts and Education Conservation Building just south of the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore RoadWhy: “The program is really in-depth,” says Jeannie Perales, Ringling’s assistant curator of education. “It’s not just art-making, we’re experimenting with foods from different cultures and music and dance. We’re a well-rounded, interdisciplinary camp.”Cost: $175 per session. Ringling Museum members save $30 per session. Spoiler alert: During the museum’s “Masks and Mischief” session, children will craft authentic Mardi Gras masks using the same Venetian techniques carnival-goers use today. Contact: Call 359-5700, Ext. 3707 or visit www.ringling.edu

â–² Youth/Teen Stage Door WorkshopWhat: Two musical-theater camps for children ages 8 to 17. When: July 6 through July 31Where: The Players Theatre, 838 N. Tamiami TrailWhy: The Players’ camps are staffed by a team of actors, directors, vocal instructors and choreographers — including former Siegfried & Roy dancer Eric Berkel.
Cost: $500 Spoiler alert: The camp produces an original musical revue at the end of each session that’s inspired by “High School Musical,” “Shrek” and “Hairspray.” Contact: 365-2494 or visit www.ThePlayers.org

â–² Sarasota Ballet campWhat: A series of one-week-, three-week- and five-week programs from beginner lessons to advanced, intensive programs for students ages 13 and up. When: June 15 through Aug. 14Where: Backstage at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail Why: A faculty of company dancers and world-renowned guest instructors teach intensive ballet programs. The camp’s advanced curriculum includes instruction in pointe, variations, repertoire, modern, composition, jazz, character and stretch. Cost: $200 to $2,000Spoiler alert: “This is definitely a chance for the ballet to scout out new dancers,” Sayward Grindley says. Contact: Call 359-0099, Ext. 120 or visit www.sarasotaballet.org

â–² Sarasota Orchestra’s summer music campWhat: A three-week program for string, wind, brass and percussion students When: June 29 through July 17Where: Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N. Tamiami Trail Why: The faculty includes professional musicians and music instructors from Sarasota and Manatee County schools. Cost: $285 Spoiler alert: Camp ends with a recital in Holley Hall.Contact: Call 953-3434 or visit www.sarasotaorchestra.org